About Me: Chris Ryan is an intellectual property lawyer at the law firm of Vinson & Elkins, LLP. His practice is chiefly focused on patent litigation where Chris represents both plaintiffs and defendants, but Chris has also advised clients in matters of patent, copyright, and trade secret licensing. Prior to practicing law, Chris worked as a business strategy consultant with McKinsey & Co., advising clients on matters of business and technology strategy, organization, and operations. Click here for Chris' official law firm bio. The postings on this site were created for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Disclaimer.